Posted by Joe Pennington on November 18, 2010 at 08:14:02 from (68.51.24.219):
We had a Farmall 460 gas when I was growing up on a cotton soybean farm in Arkansas. I always wondered why this tractor didn't have more power. Setting in the seat and looking out over that long hood - the tractor seemed to promised more than it could deliver. Based on side by side work, it seemed that a good strong M Farmall had just as much power if not a little more.
I remember back around 1960 looking at the engine specifications for the gas powered 460, 560 and 660. It seems that all three of the tractors had the same bore (3 9/16 in.) The 460 had 221 cu. in. displacement with a 3 11/16 in. stroke while the 560 and 660 gas burners both had 263 cu. in. displacement utilizing a 4 25/64 in. stroke. The 660 got its extra H.P. from its 2,400 rpm rating (600 more rpm than the 560 and 460). I also understand that the 660 used a different carburetor and governor spring.
My question - wouldn't it be an easy thing to change out the governor spring in the shorter stroke 460 to increase its HP? Its piston speed at the faster 2,400 rpm would still be less the 660 because of its shorter stroke? I realize that the faster engine speed might mess up the most popularly used gearing for plowing etc.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The 8N and the Fox - by Zane Sherman. Dec. 13 1998, Renfroe, Alabama. Last niht I dreamed about the day that I plowed the field of about 10 acres over on what Jimmy and Dandy called the Ledbetter field. I was driving the 1948 8N Ford tractor that Jimmy bought in 48 new This was prebably in about 1951 and maybe even befor the house was built. This would have made me to be about16 years old and I drove the tractor for nothing and would have paid to drive it if I had had any money which I didn't, but neit
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.